Alec Bradley Tempus Review!

This is a discussion on Alec Bradley Tempus Review! within the Non-Habanos Reviews forums, part of the General Cigar Discussion category; Originally Posted by ProgressNotes
OTT = off the truck ie without letting them rest at all before lighting one up ...

Re: Alec Bradley Tempus Review!

Originally Posted by ProgressNotes

OTT = off the truck ie without letting them rest at all before lighting one up which is not usually recommended

It is imperative to let those sit for at least 3 months. Your experience should be night and day from what it was. I mean, they aren't going to change your life, but they are very good for an inexpensive stick.

Sorry for inadvertently hijacking this thread.

ah ok cool

i knew what it meant (smoking it right away) but didnt know the literal "off the truck"

in my mind its always output threshold test (exercise science) so i couldnt make up anything that made sense in my head

Re: Alec Bradley Tempus Review!

Originally Posted by Cigary

This is a cigar that is notorious for getting some " negative reviews " just for what you said. Inconsistent burn and taste...and ROTT you're more than correct. They even smoke a bit harsh but keep them in a good stable 65% environment for at least 6 months...10 if you can keep your paws off of them and they will spin your head around for what they turn into. The flavors marry well together at the 8 month mark..at a year you're going to think somebody put the wrong cigar band on this cuz it tasted like a very good and mature cigar with some deep cocoa and white pepper mix with some slight cedar edge. I got some with over a year on them and they are as consistent as anything I've smoked.

I bought a fiver of these based on the high opinions of many here. I had one in the first week and it sucked bad. I hated it. I am glad to hear that the remaining examples will get better with age. I have a couple of months on them now so I will hopefully get a pleasant surprise sometime in the first quarter of next year.

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Originally Posted by castaweb

I bought a fiver of these based on the high opinions of many here. I had one in the first week and it sucked bad. I hated it. I am glad to hear that the remaining examples will get better with age. I have a couple of months on them now so I will hopefully get a pleasant surprise sometime in the first quarter of next year.

Yeah dude, and if you ever get Prensados, do the same. I learned that one the hard way the other night.....

Re: Alec Bradley Tempus Review!

Nice review.

I smoked one of these for the first time tonight. Mine had a a year of rest, and I found the retrohale very smooth and floral. To my taste, it is very similar to a CAO Brazilia, almost identical. Has anyone else noticed a similarity between these two blends?

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Great review! Funny thing is I was just debating on smoking this last night but I decided on a Padilla 1932 instead. I will have to try the Tempus this weekend if possible since it sounds like an awesome smoke.

Re: Alec Bradley Tempus Review!

Originally Posted by aroma

Nice review.

I smoked one of these for the first time tonight. Mine had a a year of rest, and I found the retrohale very smooth and floral. To my taste, it is very similar to a CAO Brazilia, almost identical. Has anyone else noticed a similarity between these two blends?

i had one brazilia only a few months into smoking cigars (only been a year so far for me) and i must say i think you're right. I just got another brazilia ill be sure to smoke soon and compare the two, because i think you're onto something.. i remember the brazilia having more of a chocolaty flavor though

Re: Alec Bradley Tempus Review!

Originally Posted by Zogg

i had one brazilia only a few months into smoking cigars (only been a year so far for me) and i must say i think you're right. I just got another brazilia ill be sure to smoke soon and compare the two, because i think you're onto something.. i remember the brazilia having more of a chocolaty flavor though

Well, one's a maduro while the Tempus you reviewed was not, so that might explain the difference